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Pedal Question
11/11/06 07:03 PM (66.27.146.194)
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I am still trying to get the hang of ridding with pedals. I had never ridden with clipless pedals before so I did a lot of research on which pedals to buy and finally chose Shimano pd-7800. It came down to a decision between the Shimano SPDL and Speedplay Zeros.
Well, I am having a real hard time adjusting to the Shimanos. Right now I am nursing my wrist after taking a nasty spill at a traffic signal. I tried to clip out and for some reason they didn't clip out, they were stuck. I have had this problem twice now where I can?t get them to release.
The other problem I have is trying to get in them when I am on a hill. They don't always hang with the correct side facing up if I am on a steep hill.
So, I am back to considering Speedplays. The down side I have heard may be someone?s exaggerations but this is what I have heard:
* The springs can fall out of them on a long ride.
* They are more subject to dirt and debris clogging them up
* They can clip out unexpectedly
* The small platform doesn't feel as sturdy as the SPDLs.
The good things, I have hears is easy to get in and out of.
Anyone have experience with both Shimano and Speedplay?
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